# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1129&period=all&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1130 --- ## [Question about Littlefinger from A Game of Thrones \[major spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-littlefinger-from-a-game-of-thrones-major-spoilers/579033)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2011, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-littlefinger-from-a-game-of-thrones-major-spoilers/579033 "2011-04-21T16:18:23Z")
Re-reading the books lately has made me wonder . . . (spoiler space - refers to events from all four books currently published) . . . . . . . . . . . So it’s pretty clear that Littlefinger convinced Lysa to h… --- ## [Gillian Welch fans: she bought a guitar...and a messageboard kerfuffle ensues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gillian-welch-fans-she-bought-a-guitar-and-a-messageboard-kerfuffle-ensues/675400)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gillian-welch-fans-she-bought-a-guitar-and-a-messageboard-kerfuffle-ensues/675400 "2013-12-06T12:30:44Z")
Any Gillian Welch / David Rawlings fans out there? Great Americana music - Dave normally plays a wonderful old 1930’s Epiphone Olympic archtop guitar which gets a lot of attention - the prices of these guitars has risen… --- ## [Medical Consequences of Smoking Pot While Pregnant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-consequences-of-smoking-pot-while-pregnant/466027)
**Author:** [@bufftabby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bufftabby)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-consequences-of-smoking-pot-while-pregnant/466027 "2008-10-03T13:25:02Z")
Disclaimer: I am not pregnant, nor do I intend to be any time soon. This is not medical advice, nor would I need this question answered if I were impregnated. I would like to explain to someone very clearly and concisel… --- ## [Japanese culture experts, help me decode this situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-culture-experts-help-me-decode-this-situation/523170)
**Author:** [@EnginNerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnginNerd)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2010, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-culture-experts-help-me-decode-this-situation/523170 "2010-01-06T07:17:27Z")
I’ve been living in Tokyo for the past couple of months. I’m here for a business trip and have been in an apartment in a seemingly old-style, mostly residential area of Tokyo (Kita-shinagawa for those that are curious). … --- ## [The Feud: Batter Up! by missred \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-batter-up-by-missred-game-over/614364)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-batter-up-by-missred-game-over/614364 "2012-03-05T20:11:26Z")
Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. Rules: No reading the thread before answering. This is on the honor system. Formatting rules must be followed (see below). Joke answers will not be … --- ## [Mailing stuff in a normal envelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mailing-stuff-in-a-normal-envelope/311333)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2005, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mailing-stuff-in-a-normal-envelope/311333 "2005-07-11T00:10:50Z")
I need to mail a few things to someone internationally. Namely about 10 photos and a CD. If I just put them in a greeting card in an envelope, do they have any chance of survival? Or do I need to put them in a padded … --- ## [You're a fan of x's music, share your faves with a newbie.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-fan-of-xs-music-share-your-faves-with-a-newbie/559283)
**Author:** [@Made\_in\_Macau](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Made_in_Macau)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-fan-of-xs-music-share-your-faves-with-a-newbie/559283 "2010-11-11T10:55:57Z")
Lets say you know a certain artist/band’s catalogue intimately - list your top 10 or 20 of their songs as though sharing with a newcomer. No poll just your faves. Multiple lists for the same artist allowed - but no repe… --- ## [Are you better off than you were four years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-better-off-than-you-were-four-years-ago/587211)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-better-off-than-you-were-four-years-ago/587211 "2011-07-01T21:27:36Z")
There it is – The Question. Let’s see – I finally cut up my credit cards and am seriously trying to get a handle on my debt, so I have less disposable income but less debt, too. Of course that was my doing, not the gov… --- ## [White females, are you threatened by men of color in social situations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-females-are-you-threatened-by-men-of-color-in-social-situations/564177)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2010, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-females-are-you-threatened-by-men-of-color-in-social-situations/564177 "2010-12-18T08:33:18Z")
It doesn’t matter to me when I see guys of different races around, but some women I know do not feel the same. So you’re chilling at a party in Whitebread, USA Suburb and you see four black guys walk in or you’re at Gin… --- ## [Did you know your school song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-your-school-song/304378)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2005, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-your-school-song/304378 "2005-05-27T19:45:49Z")
Did your school have a school song? Any idea what it was? Ever sing it? I was just listening to a report on NPR talking to graduating seniors in New York, asking how the loss of the two towers affected their lives. I… --- ## [How to pronounce Anais](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-pronounce-anais/247549)
**Author:** [@Amethyst](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2004, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-pronounce-anais/247549 "2004-06-02T06:42:31Z")
I’ve pronounced Anais Nin (I can’t get an umlaut over the i) as A-na-ees and I have heard An-eye-ees. Last night a friend of mine said she had always heard and called the perfume more like Anise. So what is the correc… --- ## [Why no free healthcare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-free-healthcare/275609)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2004, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-free-healthcare/275609 "2004-11-24T06:08:14Z")
I have always wondered this. How come America does not have 100% totally free healthcare for 100% of it’s populace? Canada has this. I’m pretty sure a lot of European countries have this. Why don’t we? Why does our … --- ## [Nastiest Beer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nastiest-beer/486742)
**Author:** [@Jolly\_Roger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jolly_Roger)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nastiest-beer/486742 "2009-02-23T00:15:41Z")
Its friday. In anticipation of having a good fun weekend, some of the guys and I were tyalking about beer…and comparing worst beer stories. Its different from place to place. Some guys mentioned beers I’d never heard of… --- ## [Ask the 7th Grade Public School Teacher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-7th-grade-public-school-teacher/552348)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-7th-grade-public-school-teacher/552348 "2010-09-06T15:51:08Z")
I previously hosted one “ask the” thread. It was the one about international adoption, though I can’t seem to find it. With school starting next week and the kids coming back, I though this would be a great opportunity … --- ## [Do you like mushrooms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-mushrooms/820487)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-mushrooms/820487 "2018-09-06T06:45:53Z")
Just a simple yes-or-no question. Please answer before reading the comments. --- ## [Recent autism diagnosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-autism-diagnosis/993813)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-autism-diagnosis/993813 "2024-01-16T17:45:08Z")
I believe that there are others on the spectrum and I would be interested in hearing your (and anyone else’s) thoughts. I’m 64 and back in August I was formally diagnosed as being level 1 on the autism spectrum, level 1… --- ## [I can't stand people anymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-stand-people-anymore/271822)
**Author:** [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2004, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-stand-people-anymore/271822 "2004-11-02T03:13:38Z")
People are stupid, selfish, ignorant, annoying, greedy, careless, mean, moronic, evil, self-serving, self-righteous, self-centred, dumb, spiteful, oblivious, closed-minded, short-sighted, boring, lying, obtuse, dishonest… --- ## [How Hard is it to Change Your Own Locks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-change-your-own-locks/94247)
**Author:** [@lucwarm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lucwarm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2001, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-change-your-own-locks/94247 "2001-11-23T13:48:53Z")
I had a locksmith by this morning to give me an estimate on re-keying my locks and/or having new locks installed. Well, besides trying to sell me some really expensive locks, he removed a couple locks from the door and … --- ## [Uncomfortable scenes in movies by scene or actor.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncomfortable-scenes-in-movies-by-scene-or-actor/184546)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2003, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncomfortable-scenes-in-movies-by-scene-or-actor/184546 "2003-06-29T00:25:14Z")
We were watching \*\* Old School \*\* the other night and there is a scene with \*\*Andy Dick \*\* playing a blow job specialist that my husband and I just sat there getting the heebie jeebies watching. It really was so creepy, … --- ## [When is Copyright Infrigement OK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-copyright-infrigement-ok/359315)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2006, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-copyright-infrigement-ok/359315 "2006-06-25T00:14:48Z")
Nowadays, everybody has heard of Napster, filesharing, cracks, modchips, the RIAA and whatnot. We are also all aware that some people illegally aquire software and media without remunerating the companies and authors tha… --- ## [Why do people still give driving directions to an address by default?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-still-give-driving-directions-to-an-address-by-default/509233)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2009, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-still-give-driving-directions-to-an-address-by-default/509233 "2009-09-20T11:30:06Z")
Come on people. It’s 2009. If I ask for the address of a place, don’t ask me “Where are you coming from?” then go into a whole spiel about how I need to take the 101 South, exit such-and-such, etc. I have the Internet. … --- ## [Graham Wellington banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graham-wellington-banned/326231)
**Author:** [@whole\_bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whole_bean)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2005, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graham-wellington-banned/326231 "2005-10-16T21:51:15Z")
when, where, why? If this is an inappropriate question or in the wrong place, please forgive me. --- ## [The NFL is Tax Exempt... WTF?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nfl-is-tax-exempt-wtf/659011)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nfl-is-tax-exempt-wtf/659011 "2013-05-25T01:40:31Z")
Seriously… huge fan of the NFL but I did not know until this articlethat the league - with 10 BILLION - in revenues annually pays ZERO taxes as a not for profit organization. So the brilliant minds in Washington find it… --- ## [Roman catholic question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roman-catholic-question/956520)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2021, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roman-catholic-question/956520 "2021-12-31T11:45:10Z")
OK, so we address a Priest as “Father” , and he would address me as “My son”. There are several ways of addressing a RC Bishop, but how does a priest address one? He doesn’t say “My son” for sure but Father? And how … --- ## [Can the President fire the Vice President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-president-fire-the-vice-president/793052)
**Author:** [@Goosie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Goosie)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-president-fire-the-vice-president/793052 "2017-08-14T04:17:53Z")
Can the President of the United States fire the Vice President of the United States (or otherwise compel the Vice President to resign?) --- ## [Is it really that easy for guys to carry women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-that-easy-for-guys-to-carry-women/818559)
**Author:** [@laurieb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/laurieb)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-that-easy-for-guys-to-carry-women/818559 "2018-07-26T22:53:25Z")
Sorry for going a bit post happy this morning. :slight\_smile: My girlfriends and I were having this discussion last week. Can the average guy carry his girlfriend/wife? My boyfriend is about 5’10", 180, and I’m 5’6", 1… --- ## [How To Install a Light in the Ceiling Without a Junction Box](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-install-a-light-in-the-ceiling-without-a-junction-box/695515)
**Author:** [@MorrisCody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MorrisCody)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2014, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-install-a-light-in-the-ceiling-without-a-junction-box/695515 "2014-08-15T15:17:55Z")
I would like to install a light above the dining room table in the apartment I’m renting, but there is no junction box. I know there are lights on long chains that are designed to be hung from the ceiling by a hook, but … --- ## [Re My thread closure about doggy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-my-thread-closure-about-doggy/549448)
**Author:** [@Acorns.but\_not\_Bacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acorns.but_not_Bacon)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-my-thread-closure-about-doggy/549448 "2010-08-09T04:52:50Z")
Recently Ellen Cherry closed my thread Dog has pancreatitis - need advice. TMI doggy wise. - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board I wasn’t asking for medical advice rather I was asking if anyone else had e… --- ## [Six Feet Under theme music - What instrument?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-feet-under-theme-music-what-instrument/77579)
**Author:** [@Malice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malice)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2001, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-feet-under-theme-music-what-instrument/77579 "2001-08-24T13:40:00Z")
Anyone know what high-pitched instrument that is that carries the melody? DEEduhluhDEEEEEE DEEduhluhDEEEEEE, DEEduhluhDEEEEEE-duh DEEduhluhDEEEEEE-duh --- ## [How do you address your boss at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-address-your-boss-at-work/133505)
**Author:** [@Jervoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jervoise)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2002, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-address-your-boss-at-work/133505 "2002-10-25T18:08:41Z")
To his or her face, that is. Just an idle thought that spun out of an older thread, coupled with half-remembered dialogue from American movies. I was surprised to read that some people addressed their workplace superio… --- ## [American Family Association bigots disrupt first-ever Hindu prayer in Senate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-family-association-bigots-disrupt-first-ever-hindu-prayer-in-senate/411695)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2007, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-family-association-bigots-disrupt-first-ever-hindu-prayer-in-senate/411695 "2007-07-18T14:54:37Z")
Story here. Video here. Shiva forgive us. --- ## [Is my name that damn hard to spell???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-name-that-damn-hard-to-spell/67254)
**Author:** [@Airbeck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airbeck)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2001, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-name-that-damn-hard-to-spell/67254 "2001-06-13T10:48:12Z")
First of all my name is Aaron. Not an uncommon name. Spelled exactly the way it is always spelled (as a guy’s name anyway). It cannot be that hard to spell. However, every fucking time I am in a situation where someone a… --- ## [Tomorrow I make my Jeopardy! appearance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-i-make-my-jeopardy-appearance/363860)
**Author:** [@Labdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labdad)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2006, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-i-make-my-jeopardy-appearance/363860 "2006-07-13T04:34:27Z")
I flew out to LA on April 21 to tape my appearance on Jeopardy! I haven’t said anything about it in the various Jeopardy threads, because of eligibility issues. The mere fact that I had read some of those threads raise… --- ## [Guys would you let Mandingo/Lex Steele bang your SO one time if the opportunity presented itself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-would-you-let-mandingo-lex-steele-bang-your-so-one-time-if-the-opportunity-presented-itself/554356)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-would-you-let-mandingo-lex-steele-bang-your-so-one-time-if-the-opportunity-presented-itself/554356 "2010-09-24T12:48:13Z")
Say Mandingo or Lexington Steele wanted to tag your SO and your SO expressed interest in trying out a monster like that ONE time just to see what it was like would you let them? The following conditions apply: Won’t be… --- ## [What is your Favorite type of Cake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-type-of-cake/549734)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-type-of-cake/549734 "2010-08-15T03:43:42Z")
Throughout my life cake has been my favorite desert. I prefer it over pie, pudding, or candy. My favorite has changed throughout the years. As a young kid my birthday cakes were German Chocolate. Then as a teenager I d… --- ## [Why I Was Late To Work Today: Your Real Excuses - Too Bizarre to Make Up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-was-late-to-work-today-your-real-excuses-too-bizarre-to-make-up/539287)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-was-late-to-work-today-your-real-excuses-too-bizarre-to-make-up/539287 "2010-05-19T12:47:49Z")
Dear Melody’s boss: Please excuse Melody for being late to work today as her car was surrounded by a gaggle of geese and she was held hostage at beakpoint until such time as they saw fit to let her go. Thank you. Sign… --- ## [Most emotionally manipulative TV shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-emotionally-manipulative-tv-shows/943994)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-emotionally-manipulative-tv-shows/943994 "2021-07-27T15:42:53Z")
They pretty much all do it to some extent, but certain shows are clearly written specifically with the emotional manipulation of the audience in mind. They’re trying very openly to make you cry. Some examples: Flashpoi… --- ## [Why do we believe in God, when there is no scientific evidence of its existance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-believe-in-god-when-there-is-no-scientific-evidence-of-its-existance/389825)
**Author:** [@feli8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/feli8)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2007, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-believe-in-god-when-there-is-no-scientific-evidence-of-its-existance/389825 "2007-02-01T14:38:40Z")
We address self-proclaimed psychics and mediums as lunatics, but praise those who devote themselves to God. A bit contradicting, dont you think? Both of these cases lacks scientific evidence, living in the twenty-first c… --- ## [Gluten-Free Vodka? Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gluten-free-vodka-really/721346)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gluten-free-vodka-really/721346 "2015-06-05T13:49:48Z")
A popular brand of vodka (begins with “T”) advertises itself as “gluten free”. Now i know that gluten is in various grains, but once the mash is distilled, there cannot be ant gluten in any vodka. Is this correct? And,… --- ## [Has anyone seen these really thin cigarettes before?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-seen-these-really-thin-cigarettes-before/290414)
**Author:** [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2005, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-seen-these-really-thin-cigarettes-before/290414 "2005-02-19T01:51:32Z")
I’m starting to wonder if I had imagined these, but I’m sure I remember them. They’re about the length of two lollipop sticks, and in fact they look just like one. I remember seeing a kid riding past me on his bicycle … --- ## [Laughing gas and Helium - how dangerous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laughing-gas-and-helium-how-dangerous/173860)
**Author:** [@WILLASS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WILLASS)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2003, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laughing-gas-and-helium-how-dangerous/173860 "2003-05-08T16:38:32Z")
How bad is inhaling helium and nitrous oxide (not mixed, although that would be even more hilarious!) for your lungs?:smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: … --- ## [Men:have you ever crossdressed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-crossdressed/697723)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-crossdressed/697723 "2014-09-14T10:22:30Z")
As an sometimes crossdresser, I know the percentage of men who regulary wear women’s clothing is quite small. What about the men who have crossdressed a handful of times or maybe just once? If you have worn women’s clo… --- ## [Interracial Couple Denied Marriage License in Louisiana](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interracial-couple-denied-marriage-license-in-louisiana/513961)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2009, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interracial-couple-denied-marriage-license-in-louisiana/513961 "2009-10-18T18:46:28Z")
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091015/ap\_on\_re\_us/us\_interracial\_rebuff Wow. I hope that this guy will be removed from office forthwith… --- ## [Great Vagina Dentata Moments In Cinema...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-vagina-dentata-moments-in-cinema/394660)
**Author:** [@Scissorjack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scissorjack)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2007, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-vagina-dentata-moments-in-cinema/394660 "2007-03-07T05:58:54Z")
Flash Gordon. The 1980’s version. On the jungle moon of Arboria. Two beautiful men, Sam Jones and Tim Dalton, contest for virile male supremacy - how? Not by fighting, in the approved SF manner, with guns or even swords,… --- ## [Party foods!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-foods/641210)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-foods/641210 "2012-11-23T21:32:06Z")
We’re seriously considering hosting a holiday party this year. Catering is an option (if they’re not all booked up) but to extend that - or if caterers aren’t available, I need SUGGESTIONS. Preferably stuff that can be… --- ## [Travelling to Trump's America in August](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travelling-to-trumps-america-in-august/779320)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travelling-to-trumps-america-in-august/779320 "2017-03-08T22:08:00Z")
I’m visiting the Colonies in August to see the solar eclipse. Having been to not one but two Eevul Muslim countries - Brunei and Indonesia - I’m sure to get asked aside for an advanced proctological examination. So it’s… --- ## [The Goetz case Vs. the Martin case.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-goetz-case-vs-the-martin-case/673401)
**Author:** [@split\_p\_j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/split_p_j)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-goetz-case-vs-the-martin-case/673401 "2013-11-11T15:57:13Z")
In the various Martin/Zimmerman threads, I stated I thought that since Martin was in fear of bodily harm, it was ok for him to hit Zimmerman. I was told that fear alone is not a justification for the use of force, the bu… --- ## [How did the US and Mexico negotiate the far western borders in 1848](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-us-and-mexico-negotiate-the-far-western-borders-in-1848/530763)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-us-and-mexico-negotiate-the-far-western-borders-in-1848/530763 "2011-08-11T16:12:24Z")
How did the US and Mexico arrive at the far western boundary lines in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (2/2/1848)? In 1773, Spain marked a boundary between Baja and Alta California around Ensenada as the boundary between… --- ## [What's wrong with Neil Diamond?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-neil-diamond/328095)
**Author:** [@ccwaterback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ccwaterback)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-neil-diamond/328095 "2005-11-09T21:28:35Z")
I have always enjoyed his music. Why is there so much animosity aimed towards him? --- ## [Is this the wrongest thing ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-wrongest-thing-ever/419090)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2007, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-wrongest-thing-ever/419090 "2007-09-19T17:44:24Z")
http://www.partyusa.com/titanic.htm All the fun of plunging into the icy North Atlantic! They actually had one of these in a park here in my neighborhood. It was truly bizarre to watch kids sliding down into the waves. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1128&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1130&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)